Dust off your nostalgia goggles and get your best pizza puns ready because Samurai Pizza Cats is making a glorious comeback – and this time, they’re bringing a brand-new video game with them. The crime-fighting, noodle-slurping, mech-cat warriors from the ’90s are back in action with Samurai Pizza Cats: Blast from the Past, a new 2D action RPG currently in development for all major platforms.
And the cherry (tomato?) on top? The original English and Japanese voice casts are back, ready to deliver all the quips, chaos, and cat-related combat we loved.
A Slice of History
If you’re unfamiliar with Samurai Pizza Cats, let’s catch you up. Originally debuting in Japan in 1990 as Kyatto Ninden Teyandee, this sci-fi, action-comedy anime follows three robotic cats – Speedy Cerviche, Polly Esther, and Guido Anchovy – as they serve up pizza by day and justice by night in the futuristic city of Edoropolis (aka Little Tokyo). The show was known for its rapid-fire jokes, ridiculous villains, and fourth-wall-breaking humour. And despite its relatively short run, it amassed a cult following that has only grown more devoted over time – like a fine cheese pizza, aged to perfection.
What’s the Deal With the Game?
The upcoming game, Samurai Pizza Cats: Blast from the Past, is being developed by Dutch studio BLAST ZERO (the same folks behind Jitsu Squad), with global distribution handled by Red Dunes Games from the UAE.
It’s a 2D action RPG where you can swap between Speedy, Polly, and Guido on the fly (because teamwork makes the dream work, obviously). Each cat brings their own unique abilities to the table, helping you solve puzzles and, more importantly, absolutely wreck enemies in flashy, over-the-top battles. The game’s art style is a ridiculously faithful recreation of the anime’s cel animation – a visual treat for fans who’ve been waiting decades for something this good.
And if you’re worried about it being just another soulless nostalgia cash grab, don’t be. The game’s Japanese script is being overseen by Satoru Akahori – the original screenplay writer for Kyatto Ninden Teyandee. That’s like having your grandma personally bake you cookies instead of buying them from the supermarket. Pure, authentic, and full of love.
Watch the Reveal Trailer Below:
One of the biggest flexes of this game? The English and Japanese voice casts are back.
On the English side, we’ve got:
– Rick Jones as Speedy Cerviche
– Sonja Ball as Polly Esther
– Terrence Scammell as Guido Anchovy AND the Narrator (double duty, respect)
– Dean Hagopian as Seymour “The Big” Cheese
Meanwhile, the Japanese cast includes:
– Kappei Yamaguchi as Yattarou (aka Speedy)
– Ai Orikasa as Pururun (aka Polly)
– Kenyu Horiuchi as the Narrator
– Ikuya Sawaki, Naoki Tatsuta, and a fresh new addition, Seiichirō Yamashita, taking over as Sukashii
That’s some serious star power, ensuring that the game doesn’t just look like the anime but feels like it, too.
The Cast Reacts (And They’re Just as Hyped as We Are)
Kappei Yamaguchi, the OG Speedy (Yattarou in Japan), said he was absolutely stoked when he found out about the game, especially since it’s being made in the Netherlands. He also geeked out about getting to yell Tenkamuteki no Daishōri!! (“Unrivaled, ultimate victory!!”) again. Honestly, same.
Ai Orikasa (Polly/Pururun) was blown away by how beautiful the game looks, and she was thrilled to reunite with her old castmates. And Seiichirō Yamashita, the new kid on the block, admitted he wasn’t familiar with the series before getting cast as Sukashii but was absolutely honoured (and slightly terrified) to be stepping into a role with such history.
The Voice Cast Reunion We Didn’t Know We Needed
Final Thoughts
Look, we’ve seen our fair share of ’90s revivals, but this one? This one feels special. Between the gorgeous art, the legit RPG mechanics, and the fact that the original cast and creators are involved, Samurai Pizza Cats: Blast from the Past has all the makings of a banger.
No release date just yet, but honestly? We’re willing to wait. Good dough takes time to rest, and we’d rather have a piping hot, perfectly crispy Samurai Pizza Cats game than some half-baked mess.
Now, if you’ll excuse us, we’ll be over here rewatching the anime and preparing our battle cries. Stay unruly!
